Gold prices resumed their upward trajectory Friday, shaking off a volatile session as threats to global stability and expectations of a dovish Federal Reserve pivot continue to drive the historic surge in bullion.
Ciena's stock rose sharply following announcements that Telekom Srbija Group and Trans Pacific Networks will deploy its high-capacity optical solutions, highlighting the growing demand for AI-ready network infrastructure in critical global corridors.
Major U.S. federal investment to build a domestic rare earth supply chain emerges as a direct competitive threat to Lynas Rare Earths, coinciding with the planned retirement of its long-serving CEO Amanda Lacaze. The developments test the Australian miner's strategic position in a market defined by geopolitical tensions and supply security concerns.
Apple shattered earnings expectations in its fiscal first quarter, fueled by a remarkable resurgence in iPhone sales across Greater China. While navigating supply constraints, the tech giant is betting big on a new AI partnership with Google to power its next chapter.
Rigetti Computing's roadmap hits a snag as it delays its next-generation 108-qubit processor to address error rates and fails to advance in a strategic DARPA program. The dual setbacks intensify scrutiny on the company's competitive position against well-funded rivals in the race for practical quantum computing.
As Insmed prepares to unveil key data for its TPIP program at a major medical congress, fresh analyst coverage highlights the treatment's potential to reshape the company's future. Amidst a volatile stock performance, investors are weighing high-growth prospects against persistent financial risks.
Lumen Technologies pivots decisively toward the enterprise sector, achieving a pioneering AI management certification while divesting its remaining consumer fiber assets to AT&T, signaling a strategic consolidation around business and government services.
The new year brings a fresh wave of airline failures as Ecojet, a UK-based startup aiming to be the world's first zero-emission carrier, enters voluntary liquidation. Its collapse follows recent shutdowns in the Philippines and India, highlighting persistent turbulence in the regional aviation sector.
The U.S. dollar's recent plunge to multi-year lows has unsettled markets, fueling debate over the currency's future and the economic policies driving its decline.
Amid Chapter 11 proceedings, FAT Brands and its affiliate Twin Hospitality are shuttering an additional 14 Smokey Bones BBQ restaurants nationwide. The move follows earlier closures and conversions, highlighting a strategic pivot toward the more profitable Twin Peaks sports bar concept as the parent company restructures.
Saks Global, the parent of luxury retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, will shutter the vast majority of its Saks OFF 5TH off-price stores and all Last Call locations, marking a dramatic retreat from the discount luxury sector as it navigates Chapter 11.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced additional arrests in the St. Paul church protest case, sharply criticizing former CNN anchor Don Lemon for claiming his involvement was protected journalism.
The Trump administration sees Venezuela's revitalized oil sector as a tool to undercut Russian energy revenues and pressure India to pivot away from Moscow. But crumbling infrastructure, geopolitical risks, and entrenched trade relationships pose significant challenges to this strategic calculus.
In a significant policy pivot, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed his foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States, a move seen as receiving crucial backing from Supreme Leader Khamenei amidst ongoing regional tensions and domestic unrest.
A nationwide class action lawsuit alleges Costco's Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken is misleadingly marketed as having 'No Preservatives,' spotlighting growing scrutiny over clean-label claims in the grocery sector and potential risks to the retailer's reputation.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faced intense scrutiny on Fox News over the Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, defending the process while stating that merely socializing with the late financier was not illegal—a comment that has drawn sharp criticism.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals faces a setback as European regulators issue a negative opinion on its Rett syndrome therapy trofinetide, casting uncertainty over its EU approval pathway and highlighting the challenges of bringing rare disease treatments to new markets.
In a major strategic shift, Eldorado Gold is set to acquire copper-focused Foran Mining, creating a diversified precious and base metals producer poised to capitalize on the energy transition.
UEM Sunrise Berhad (KLSE:UEMS) has emerged as a top performer on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in recent weeks, reigniting interest in the Malaysian property developer. However, our analysis suggests the stock may now be trading above its intrinsic value, prompting a critical look at its future growth prospects and the sustainability of its current momentum.
Nomura Holdings announces a significant share buyback program while tightening risk controls at its digital asset unit, Laser Digital. The move signals a dual focus on immediate capital returns and long-term, regulated growth in the crypto space, as the financial giant navigates a volatile market.
